A community meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 7:30 p.m. here in the gym. This meeting, led by Mr. Richards, is intended to discuss the renovations to the Westmont School building this summer. All patrons are invited to attend.

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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Preschool Registration Springfield Platteview Community Schools is now accepting Preschool Registrations for the 2016-17 school year. Your child must be three or four years old by July 31, 2016, and must live within the Springfield Platteview Community Schools district boundaries to be eligible. Call (402) 592-1300 or stop by the Springfield Platteview Community Schools Administrative Offices at 14801 S. 108th St., Springfield, NE 68059 for a preregistration form. Completed pre-registration forms with the $35.00 registration fee should be returned to Springfield Platteview Community Schools Administrative Offices by Friday, February 26th, 2016. Please call Anita Belsky,Director of Special Services, at (402) 592-1300 if you have any questions.

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Springfield Memorial Library

Computer lessons

office word & publisher basics

Tuesdays, February 9 – march 8

1:00 – 2:00pm

Please register: 402-253-2797

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SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFTS

FEBRUARY 11, 1:30 – 3:00PM

ALL AGES WELCOME!

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VFW BREAKFAST

Springfield American Legion Hall

Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to noon

All you care to eat pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, and sausage links and paddies. Milk, coffee and orange juice included. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $3.00 for children, which includes a donation of $1.50.

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SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients by giving blood this February.

During the winter months, inclement winter weather and seasonal illnesses can keep regular donors from giving blood. Healthy donors of all blood types are needed to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in their own communities as well as areas where donors were unable to give due to severe winter weather. Individuals with types O, AB, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed.

Donor Loretta Brandon knows how important it is to have a readily available blood supply. Her late husband required transfusions from generous strangers multiple times for health conditions. She gives blood as often as she can. “Every time I give blood, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for all I have and for the fact that I can share with others,” she said.

The City of Louisville is accepting applications for part-time Senior Center Manager. Some responsibilities include serving prepared meals to senior citizens, administrative duties, schedule events and activities for seniors and recruit new members. Job position is open until filled. Applications can be obtained from the City of Louisville, 210 Main St., PO Box 370, Louisville, NE 68037 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone 402-234-7705. Applications may also be downloaded at www.louisvillenebraska.comunder the “government” section. Return completed application to the City Clerk at the above address. E.O.E.

The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.

FIDDLING CAMP

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, and ukulele players. Music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will be featured. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt. Each participant will receive a copy of Deborah's latest publication, the Celtic Fiddler's Song Book.

The camp will be on Wednesday, March 9 - Friday, March 11, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.

On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.

On Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of the day, just in case your ears need the help.

On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.

One day: $60.00 Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day) Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)

Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp" is limited. E-mail Deborah (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any questions.

~Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself

-Plato

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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